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preparation

[prep-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌprɛp əˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
development, readiness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement construction education establishment formation groundwork measure plan precaution preparedness qualification rehearsal study training
STRONG
alertness anticipation background base basis evolution expectation fitting foresight foundation gestation homework incubation manufacture provision readying rundown safeguard schoolwork substructure tryout workout
WEAK
buildup dry run getting ready lead time making ready preparing putting in order
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
WEAK
ingredient unreadiness
NOUN
something concocted, put together
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement
STRONG
blend brew composition compound concoction confection decoction medicine mixture product tincture
Antonyms
WEAK
ingredient unreadiness

Example Sentences

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The report cited five people with direct knowledge of large orders for Huawei chips, made in preparation for the DeepSeek launch by tech giants including Alibaba, ByteDance and Tencent.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Barton, 43, who was denied bail at an earlier magistrates hearing, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court by video link from Liverpool prison for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

She had moved everything out of their family home in preparation for renting the property, the outlet said; they saw renting as a way to provide a steady stream of income in Joseph’s absence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“For the coffee-lover, the intricate ritual of coffee preparation adds fun and pleasure to life,” he argues.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

As Wild oversaw the preparation of the boat, Shackleton and Worsley climbed up a small hill they used as a lookout and surveyed the ocean.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong